Ombra mai fù from Xerxes (CSOTW, 16th June 1989) | Dmitri Hvorostovsky #GoldenBaritone

​In 1989, Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky gained international recognition by winning the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition, surpassing local favorite Bryn Terfel. One of the standout moments from this competition was his rendition of "Ombra mai fù," an aria from George Frideric Handel's opera Xerxes (Serse). This performance showcased Hvorostovsky's exceptional vocal talent and contributed significantly to his rising prominence in the opera world.
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